The books were OK but historically inaccurate. For example, Nogaret died in 1313, a year before the story starts. The wording of the curse is pure fantasy.
The first series got the whole country glued to their TV sets (early 70s, not many channels though).
But this 2005 "remake"...
Jacques de Molay was 70 or so and had just spent 7 years in a cell. Which emaciated old actor got the role? 250 lbs 45 year old Gérard Depardieu!
Mahaut d'Artois, 46 years of age is played by 77 year old Jeanne Moreau.
Hugues de Bouville (40) played by 72 year old Jean-Claude Brialy.
Marie de Hongrie (57), OK people grew old early in these days, but 77 year old Line Renaud?
The series is more a job for the boys and girls than anything vaguely representing History.
What a shame.
The first series got the whole country glued to their TV sets (early 70s, not many channels though).
But this 2005 "remake"...
Jacques de Molay was 70 or so and had just spent 7 years in a cell. Which emaciated old actor got the role? 250 lbs 45 year old Gérard Depardieu!
Mahaut d'Artois, 46 years of age is played by 77 year old Jeanne Moreau.
Hugues de Bouville (40) played by 72 year old Jean-Claude Brialy.
Marie de Hongrie (57), OK people grew old early in these days, but 77 year old Line Renaud?
The series is more a job for the boys and girls than anything vaguely representing History.
What a shame.